For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 8,536 students in Sterling, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Sterling, VA are Lowes Island Elementary School, Algonkian Elementary School and Horizon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Sterling have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sterling, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lowes Island Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20755 Whitewater Dr
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-4450
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Algonkian Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20196 Carter Court
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3240
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3240
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
46665 Broadmore Dr
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3260
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3260
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Countryside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20624 Countryside Blvd.
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3250
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #55.
Dominion High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21326 Augusta Dr.
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4400
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4400
Grades: PK-12
| 1,482 students
Rank: #66.
Meadowland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
729 S Sugarland Run Dr
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4440
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #77.
Potowmack Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
46465 Esterbrook Pkwy
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3270
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-3270
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #88.
Rolling Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Frederick Dr
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4540
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4540
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #99.
Sugarland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
65 Sugarland Run Dr
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4460
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4460
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #1010.
Forest Grove Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
46245 Forest Ridge Dr.
Sterling, VA 20164
(703) 434-4560
Sterling, VA 20164
(703) 434-4560
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #1111.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Church Rd
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4580
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4580
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1212.
Sully Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Circle Dr
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4570
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4570
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1313.
Guilford Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Poplar Rd
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4550
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: n/an/a
24200 Pissaro Drive
Sterling, VA 20166
(571) 367-4230
Sterling, VA 20166
(571) 367-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 1,018 students
Sterling, Virginia 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Loudoun Academy Of Science (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
21326 August Drive
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4470
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4470
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sterling, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Sterling, VA include Lowes Island Elementary School, Algonkian Elementary School and Horizon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sterling?
14 public preschools are located in Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling?
Sterling public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Sterling are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Sterling include: Countryside Elementary School vs. Algonkian Elementary School, Sully Elementary School vs. Forest Grove Elementary School, Potowmack Elementary School vs. Horizon Elementary School
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